Scintil achieves integration of III-V DFB lasers and amplifiers with standard silicon photonics technology in production at Tower Semiconductor

Scintil achieves integration of III-V DFB lasers and amplifiers with standard silicon photonics technology in production at Tower Semiconductor.

This significant milestone is pivotal in reinforcing Scintil’s supply chain and meeting growing demand for high-performance communication solutions in data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G networks.

Scintil Photonics, a leading supplier of innovative silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), today announces the integration of III-V-DFB lasers and amplifiers with standard silicon photonics technology in production at Tower Semiconductor, marking a pivotal step forward in the reinforcement of Scintil’s supply chain.

Scintil’s fully integrated circuits are made from a unique proprietary technology, relying on standard Si photonics and enabling the monolithic integration of lasers and amplifiers to bring improved performance, speed, reliability and high-density at low power consumption for datacenter, AI and 5G applications.

Fabricated on Tower’s high-volume base PH18M silicon photonics foundry technology, which includes low-loss waveguides, photodetectors and modulators, Scintil’s technology monolithically integrates DFB lasers and amplifiers on the backside of wafers. Further testing of Scintil’s circuits by customers showed no need for a hermetic package, while demonstrating improved ageing and robustness.

“We are delighted to highlight our collaboration with Tower Semiconductor, a leading global foundry,” said Sylvie Menezo, president & CEO of Scintil Photonics. “In our commitment to advancing communication technology and products, our work together marks a significant milestone. Thanks to our long-time collaboration, we are well-positioned to deliver Laser-augmented Silicon Photonic ICs that redefine integration, performance and scalabillity. This will position Scintil for high-volume production to meet market demands. In addition, our technology exhibits remarkable opportunities to accommodate the integration of more materials, such as Quantum Dot and Lithium Niobate materials.”

“We are excited to support Scintil in this highly integrated solution that makes use of proven production building blocks from Tower,” said Edward Preisler, vice president and general manager of the RF Business Unit of Tower Semiconductor. “The integration of III-V optical amplifiers/lasers aligns with Tower Semiconductor’s commitment to bringing to market cutting-edge silicon photonic technologies.”

Source: www.scintil-photonics.com